AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
10,795 km
6,708 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,795 km
6,708 mi / 5,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Amman
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ TPA
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code AQJ TPA
ICAO Code OJAQ KTPA
City Aqaba Tampa
Country Jordan United States
Timezone Asia/Amman America/New_York
Elevation 175 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 27.980000, -82.530000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,795 kilometers (6,708 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Aqaba, it's 04:39 in Tampa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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